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Economic Battles Take Center StageRising economic clashes between major powers—through sanctions, tariffs, and other measures—are now seen as the greatest threat to global stability, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2026. The report, released ahead of the WEF’s annual Davos meeting, draws on the insights of over 1,300 leaders and experts from business, government, academia, and civil society. Geoeconomic confrontation topped the list, outranking other pressing risks such as misinformation, societal polarisation, extreme weather, and armed conflicts between states. Half of those surveyed expect a turbulent or stormy world over the next two years, a sharp…
AI Drives Record ValuationsAlphabet, Google’s parent company, has become the fourth firm to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, joining Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Investor excitement around artificial intelligence has propelled tech stocks to new highs over the past year. Despite warnings of overvaluation—even from Google’s CEO—Alphabet’s stock has jumped roughly 75% in the last year and nearly 7% since January. A key boost came from Apple’s decision to integrate Google’s Gemini AI model into Siri, signaling strong confidence in Alphabet’s AI capabilities. Competing on Multiple FrontsAfter OpenAI’s ChatGPT shook the industry, Google responded by launching Gemini 3, a model…
Diageo is reportedly considering selling its Chinese assets as part of a strategic review under its new chief executive, Dave Lewis. The owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker has enlisted Goldman Sachs and UBS to assess operations in China, where sales have been declining. Key assets include a majority stake in Sichuan Swellfun, a baijiu distributor whose shares have fallen sharply over the past year. Lewis, who took charge in January after leading turnarounds at Tesco and Unilever, is known for aggressive portfolio trimming. Diageo faces mounting pressures from weak Chinese demand, high debt, shifting consumer habits, and the impact…
Uncertainty clouds Washington President Trump now faces a decisive moment regarding Iran. Ten days ago, he said the United States would intervene to protect Iranian protesters if authorities used violence. He declared American forces locked, loaded, and ready. Those statements came before the crackdown escalated. New reports reveal the full scale of the repression. The world watches to see how Trump will respond. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said only the president knows his next move. She added the world can keep guessing. That uncertainty now dominates global attention. Observers question how long this pause can continue. Strong military…
Amber Glenn stunned audiences at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships with a record-breaking performance, establishing herself as a leading contender for the Olympic team. Her historic score highlights years of dedication, training, and determination. Glenn’s performance combined technical skill with artistic expression, impressing judges and fans alike. She executed difficult jumps and spins with precision, earning high marks for both difficulty and execution. This achievement marks a major milestone in her figure skating career. As a seasoned competitor, Glenn has steadily climbed the ranks of U.S. figure skating. Her experience in national and international competitions helped her perform under pressure,…
Same-sex sexual behaviour in non-human primates may play an important role in reinforcing social bonds and maintaining group cohesion during periods of environmental or social stress, researchers suggest. Writing in Nature Ecology & Evolution, scientists from Imperial College London analysed reports across 59 primate species, including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas, finding the behaviour to be widespread. The study indicates such interactions are more common in species living in harsher environments with scarce resources, higher predation risk and complex social hierarchies. The researchers found the behaviour was also associated with longer lifespans, pronounced size differences between sexes and intense…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is leading the charge to expand Europe’s trade horizons, backing both the contentious Mercosur agreement and a potential free trade deal with India. His comments come as the EU navigates rising protectionism worldwide and internal political tensions, particularly in France. Merz Highlights India as Key Trade Partner Speaking during a trip to India on Monday, Merz said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa could sign a free trade agreement with New Delhi by the end of January. He emphasized that diversifying trade beyond the US and China is essential,…
West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers in extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round, with Taty Castellanos scoring the decisive goal and offering respite to head coach Nuno Espírito Santo after a long winless run. The 2-1 victory, West Ham’s first since early November, did little to disguise broader concerns, as Championship opposition pushed them deep into the contest at the London Stadium. Castellanos impressed throughout, raising hope that West Ham may finally have solved a long-running striker problem, while Crysencio Summerville also stood out, scoring once and supplying the assist for the winner. The FA…
Elon Musk said critics of X used the controversy to justify censorship. He responded to outrage over Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to the platform. Users used the tool to create sexualised images without consent. Campaigners said the technology enabled serious harm. Musk rejected the criticism and framed it as an attack on free expression. Watchdog launches urgent review Media regulator Ofcom said it opened an urgent assessment of X. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed full government backing. She said officials expected swift answers. Ofcom said it contacted X earlier this week. The regulator set a firm deadline for…
Tensions are rising in Iran as nationwide protests continue, a sweeping internet blackout enters its third day, and warnings of possible US military intervention spark fears of wider conflict. At the heart of the crisis, Tehran has issued stark threats against both the United States and Israel, while demonstrators demand change from the country’s theocracy. Tehran Issues Harsh Warnings Amid US and Israeli Discussions Iranian officials have warned that any US strike would trigger direct retaliation. On Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared that US military sites and Israel — which Iran considers occupied Palestinian territory — would…